The PLR-16 is a gas operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered in 5.56 mm NATO caliber.
It was designed as and is intended as a long-range target and hunting pistol.
The PLR-16 has a conventional gas piston operation and utilizes the proven M-16 breech locking system. The rear sight is adjustable for windage. The front sight is of M-16 type. An integrated MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail will accept a multitude of standard accessories. The muzzle end of the barrel is threaded 1/2” -28 to accept standard attachments such as a muzzle brake. Except for the barrel, bolt, sights, and mechanism, the PLR-16 pistol is made entirely of high-impact glass fiber reinforced polymer.
The PLR-16 pistol comes blued, with one 10 round magazine (fully AR15/M16 magazine compatible), and includes a gun lock.

Optional accessories will include: Under-picatinny forend, scope rings, dynamic deflecting operating handle, single point sling, and a muzzle brake specifically design for the 9.2" barrel of the PLR-16. Accessories shown below are not included.

Category : Specialty

Type : AR Pistol

Action : Single

Caliber : 223 Remington/5.56 NATO

Barrel Length : 9.2"

Capacity : 10+1

Safety : Ambidextrous

Grips : Black Polymer

Sights : M-16 Front, Adjustable Rear

Weight : 51 oz

Metal Finish : Black

Reviewed by
15
customer

600 rounds out of the box, no hiccups,
June 28, 2016

This has been two years ago, but here goes. Out of the box, cleaned, lubed, for-end and muzzle-brake installed. This piece went to a week long training session without even being sighted-in prior. It performed well, no failures of any kind through about 600 rounds. Used 30-rnd mags, not the 10-rnd that comes with it. Cleaned after going home. Wife asked how it worked so I told her. She put a 400-lumen light on it and adopted it. So I've been waiting for another one to come into Impact inventory but they must be scarce. I should have kept this to myself, but in fairness to others wondering about this piece figured I'd share my opinion. "Yours may vary". Don't buy one of these; I want the next one available, then you can have the next one.

By
Ken from
West of the Rockies

triggered in Seattle,
June 05, 2015

I know that one is low but I haven't been able to shoot it yet since the plastic trigger broke off just testing it the first time when dry fired, hardly any pressure but its snaped right off, anybody else have this issue?

By
Bob from
Seattle

Still going strong,
January 22, 2015

Have had this pistol/rifle for a number of years now. I have the forward hand guard, flash suppressor and single point sling. With the sling adjusted right, weapon held out in the proper position, you essentially have a short barreled rifle. Every time I shot it, it performed flawlessly and ate all the ammo fed to it. It is no doubt very loud, much more so than my new C93 which also did outstanding on the range. When this thing hangs down your torso suspended by the single point sling, it is like a seal team number
or the European airport security with their mp-5's Just a really cool awesome gun. The only downside would be the bad guy thinking all you have is a tacti-cool airsoft gun. But he would soon learn that there is nothing soft about this hard hitting artillery.

By
Errickson from
Tx

PLR-16 223 Pistol,
March 21, 2014

If there was a SS version I would give it 5 stars. I have shot it and so far no jams from two different manufacturers.

By
Grease from
El Paso, TX

Steel casing,
April 01, 2013

I was a novice with .223 ammo when I bought mine. Used some Russian -made steel case .223 and the gun failed to extract after 3 or 4 shots.Went to a gunsmith and he nicely told me I was a dummy.....don't use steel! Since then, no problems with this gun.
It looks and feels good.

By
CLH from
Texas

one neat and functional pistol,
January 22, 2013

I have shot at least 600rds and no issues with Federal or PMC, CCI Lawman. I have the hand guard on it with a folding hand grip, I know it not legal, but I am on my own property.It has a green laser mounted on top with pressure switch. This baby is acurate for a 556, and it looks good too. The thing is loud, but I like it. It has a 2.5 inch comp mounted to the tip that totally blows the Flash out both sides. everybody want's it, but i'm keepin it. Great gun for what it costed mr brand new. they are really up in price now, used.

By
shooter from
central Florida

feed problem,
November 28, 2012

have had feed problem.broke it in with 5.56 federal 200rds.thenpmc 223 afterabout 150 to 200 rds jammming problems.sent back to kel-tec for repair they polished feed ramp serviced chamber,and test fired.don't know when i will test fire it myself.

By
ron from
ohio

No Problems, even with steel cased ammo.,
September 14, 2012

I have had a very good experience with this pistol. Shooting 55 grain steel cased Wolf ammo, but using an aftermarket ASC 20 rnd mag. Have not even used the 10 rnd plastic mag that came with it. No jams whatsoever with the ASC mag.

By
TLM from
Missouri

wow,
August 26, 2012

eats up all ammo , funky sights and better have good mags . its a awesome handgun

By
p from
aberdeen wa

wow,
August 26, 2012

eats up all ammo , funky sights and better have good mags . its a awesome handgun

By
p from
aberdeen wa

Kel-Tec PLR16,
July 15, 2012

You can't shoot cheap ammo in this gun. It does not function with steel case ammo.

By
Rick from
Florida

All kinds of troubles,
June 18, 2012

Have had this gun less than a year, and have all type of misfeed troubles. The shop we bought it at have looked at it and suggest we send it back to the manufacturer. Anyone else have feeder issues?

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